Old Ohara House, Traditional merchant residence in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, Japan
The Old Ohara House features wooden construction with tatami mat rooms, sliding shoji doors, and traditional architectural elements of Japanese machiya design.
Built during the middle of the 18th century, this residence showcases the architectural methods and living standards of prosperous merchants in the Edo period.
The structure represents the precise measurements of traditional Japanese architecture with its 16.3-meter column row and 9.6-meter beam spacing configuration.
Located 15 minutes by foot from JR Kurashiki Station, the house opens daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Mondays.
The south-facing section of the house incorporates a 5.6-meter overhang column paired with a 4.8-meter interbeam length, displaying specific construction techniques.
Location: Kurashiki
Website: https://oharahontei.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.59664,133.77097
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:30
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